Saturday, April 16, 2011

At this moment, all seven Harry Potter books sit in a row on the bookshelf next to my computer. It's been awhile since I've taken them down and read them, but I'm sure, as the years continue and books come and go, those seven books will remain on my shelves. Someday maybe my kids will take them down and read them. I might revisit the stories once again, possibly sooner than later. Honestly, it's a little hard to believe that the last book, number seven, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallowswas published back in 2007. Four years already? Where did the time go?

And now the movie version is nearing the end as well! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (DVD and Blu-ray) was just released on April 15th. The final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, premieres in theaters this year, on July 15th.

My husband and I haven't had the chance to see the Blu-ray version yet, but we're hoping to view it soon. The Blu-ray looks like it is loaded with several bonuses, including an exclusive sneak peek from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2!

If you're a fan of HP, you might want to visit Warner Bros. new, interactive website, Harry Potter: The Quest. Participation is free and users can play games, watch videos and earn points as a global community. When a predetermined point level each week is met, users can earn special rewards, including prizes.

Warner Home Video is also currently sponsoring a special contest, Harry Potter: The Quest Sweepstakes. It began on April 14, 2011 and runs until June 19, 2011, and the Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for two to London, England for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 movie premiere. More details at http://www.harrypotterthequest.com, including the complete rules.

To enter, leave any comment relevant to this post. (Or let me know one of your favorite Harry Potter related creations or characters. I especially love Buckbeak the Hippogriff!)

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Thanks to Warner Bros. for sponsoring this giveaway. While I have yet to view the Blu-ray myself, I will also be receiving my own copy in the near future thanks to the sponsor. (View my full disclosure statement for more information about my reviews and blog posts.)

Just bought my HPDH pt 1 yesterday and watched it last night---regular ol' DVD though, not advanced enough for blue ray here, LOL!! Hard to pick a favorite character--I think Snape played his role brilliantly, so lots of admiration there =) Keeping my fingers crossed for a "follow up" book!!!

A Harry Potter related comment. I went to 4 of the seven midnight release parties. And I totally ignored my in-laws for a whole day that they came down to celebrate my birthday so I could read my book.

Well, I'm fond of all the main Harry Potter characters, but Harry Potter himself, is my favorite. He is the central character to ALL of the books and films and so he gets my vote! :-) Thanks for hosting this contest! I appreciate the opportunity to participate.

I've only read the series through once, in 2007 just before book 7 was released. I'd love to read them again, but I never want to start too close to the movie releases because then I get frustrated with the changes in the film. We'd love to win this! histtheo1(at)yahoo(dot)com

Oh my gosh! I'm so excited to have a chance win this for my daughter!She is 12 and a HUGE Potter fan. She would be so stoked to see this DVD over and over again. Her favorite character is Hermine. Currently, my daughter has a countdown board in her room with the days til the last Potter movie.Zoe0825@verizon.net

I waited until after the first movie to read the first book, and until I'd seen the second movie to read the second book. Then I devoured everything that had been published up to that point. I waited eagerly for the final two books, bought them on the day of release and started reading them while we were walking around the store (it was Sam's Club). Nothing else has excited me like that since "Star Wars."

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